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NYC — PHL
may. 19 — may. 261
1 adult
dom. 5/19

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Amtrak
With transfers
0h 33m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
0h 46m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
0h 46m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
0h 33m
Amtrak
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With transfers
0h 38m
Amtrak
Amtrak
With transfers
1h 20m
Amtrak

New York to Philadelphia train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from New York to Philadelphia

ROUND-TRIP FROM

$14

ONE-WAY FROM

$5

AVG TRAVEL TIME

1h 18m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Amtrak, Acela
The best round-trip train deal from New York to Philadelphia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $14
The best one-way train deal from New York to Philadelphia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $5
Average time it takes to travel by train from New York to Philadelphia
There are 2 train companies servicing this route: Amtrak, Acela

New York Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in New York
Syracuse New York - State FairNew York, 43.071922, -76.22947
New York Cherry HillNew York, 39.928947, -75.041824
New York New RochelleNew York, 40.91145, -73.78433
New York Newark Liberty International Train StationNew York, 40.704026, -74.190483
New York Grand Central TerminalNew York, 40.752285, -73.97767
New York Penn StationNew York, 40.750557, -73.99333

Philadelphia Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Newark StationPhiladelphia, 39.669691, -75.753508
Philadelphia NorthPhiladelphia, 39.997289, -75.155199
Philadelphia TrentonPhiladelphia, 40.218334, -74.755
Philadelphia 30th Street StationPhiladelphia, 39.955833, -75.181944

Book round-trip train tickets from New York to Philadelphia

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train tickets from New York to Philadelphia that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Amtrak
Jun 11
10:05 pmNew York Penn Station
1h 40m
11:45 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Jun 18
8:35 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
1h 42m
10:17 pmNew York Penn Station
Amtrak
Jun 30
11:58 pmNew York Penn Station
1h 22m
1:20 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Jul 14
5:15 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
1h 25m
6:40 amNew York Penn Station
Amtrak
Jul 8
12:20 amNew York Penn Station
1h 25m
1:45 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Jul 9
5:58 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
1h 27m
7:25 amNew York Penn Station
Amtrak
Jul 30
12:20 amNew York Penn Station
1h 25m
1:45 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Jul 31
11:15 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
1h 30m
12:45 amNew York Penn Station
Amtrak
Jun 13
4:50 amNew York Penn Station
1h 32m
6:22 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Jun 15
10:26 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
1h 24m
11:50 pmNew York Penn Station
Amtrak
Jun 3
12:20 amNew York Penn Station
1h 25m
1:45 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
Jun 10
12:11 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station
1h 46m
1:57 amNew York Penn Station

Book one-way train tickets from New York to Philadelphia

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from New York to Philadelphia we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
Amtrak
May 30
4:41 amNewark
0h 33m
5:14 amTrenton
Amtrak
May 22
10:22 pmNewark Penn Station
0h 46m
11:08 pmTrenton
Amtrak
May 30
10:22 pmNewark Penn Station
0h 46m
11:08 pmTrenton
Amtrak
May 22
4:41 amNewark
0h 33m
5:14 amTrenton
Amtrak
May 29
12:37 amNewark Penn Station
0h 38m
1:15 amTrenton
Amtrak
Jun 13
4:20 amNew York Penn Station
1h 20m
5:40 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station

Choose the best way to get from New York to Philadelphia

Buses

1h 30m
$5 one-way$10 round-trip
Nonstop · from $10

Distance to downtown

US31474150.8 mi
ZFV1.5 mi
16lb CO2

88% less than flights

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New York to Philadelphia Buses

Trains

0h 33m
$5 one-way$14 round-trip
Nonstop · from $14

Distance to downtown

ZFV1.5 mi
25lb CO2

81% less than flights

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New York to Philadelphia Trains

Flights

1h 05m
$44 one-way$87 round-trip
1 stop · from $56

Distance to downtown

PHL7.0 mi

FAQs for booking trains from New York to Philadelphia

Do Amtrak trains from New York City to Philadelphia have Wi-Fi?

Amtrak is the national railroad company operating the train lines in the United States. The trains from New York City to Philadelphia are run by various Amtrak routes like the high-speed Acela routes, and many mid and long-distances trains, such as the Vermonter, Pennsylvanian, Crescent, Northeast Regional, Cardinal, Palmetto, Silver Services, Keystone Service and Carolinian. All of these Amtrak routes offer free Wi-Fi onboard. The complimentary Wi-Fi service is a basic connection allowing simple web browsing and messaging. It’s a convenient service for this short commuter journey for passengers who need to work and stay online. Along with the free Wi-Fi onboard all the New York City to Philadelphia trains, most of them also have a café onboard to purchase a variety of beverages and snacks.

What train stations are used when traveling from New York City to Philadelphia?

When booking your train tickets for a ride from New York City to Philadelphia, you’ll be departing from the main train station in the city, the Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station (NYP). This train station is located in the center of Manhattan. It’s also the only Amtrak station within New York City, where all the routes for trains to Philadelphia from New York City go through. As for the arrival station, there are two Amtrak stations in Philadelphia, the William H. Gray III 30th St. Station (PHL) and the North Philadelphia Amtrak Station (PHN). All of the New York City to Philadelphia trains stop at the main William H. Gray III 30th St. Station. As for the North Philadelphia Station, it’s only available when traveling on the Northeast Regional or the Keystone Service. Getting between the two Philadelphia stations takes about 10 minutes on the Trenton Line train.

Are pets allowed on the train from New York City to Philadelphia?

Yes, some pets are allowed on certain Amtrak trains in certain cabin classes. If pets are allowed on the Amtrak route of your train from New York City to Philadelphia, the animal must be either a small cat or dog. In total, the pet cannot weigh over 25 lbs, including the weight of the pet carrier it must travel in. These pet carriers will count as one of the passenger’s carry-on items. You can reserve a spot for your pet since the number of pets onboard is limited. You can expect to pay an affordable fee per animal. The trains operating this segment from New York City to Philadelphia that allow pets are the Acela trains in business class, and the Crescent, Carolinian, Vermonter, Northeast Regional, Palmetto and Silver Star trains in coach class.

What luggage is allowed on New York City to Philadelphia trains?

All Amtrak trains have a maximum luggage allowance available no matter what route you choose. All passengers are always allowed at least two small personal items along with two carry-on suitcases with them on board. The checked bag allowance depends on the type of route of the trains to Philadelphia from New York City, as well as the services at the departure and arrival stations. In this case, both the Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and the William H. Gray III 30th St. Station have checked luggage services. As for those arriving at the North Philadelphia Station, it’s not possible to check baggage. The train routes for this segment that don’t have checked baggage, no matter the station’s services, are the Acela high-speed train and the Northeast Regional, Vermonter and Keystone Service routes. If you have the choice of checking luggage, passengers have two checked items included with their train fares.

How much does a train ticket from New York to Philadelphia cost?

Using momondo to find train tickets from New York to Philadelphia, our users have found prices starting from $5 one-way for this week.

How long is the train ride from New York to Philadelphia?

The quickest train available from New York will take 0h 34m to arrive in Philadelphia. For this route, you may experience slight differences in travel time depending on the train you book. Look for nonstop options when searching if possible. Consider Amtrak for the quickest available option to your destination.

Which train companies operate between New York to Philadelphia?

Amtrak and Acela will take you from New York to Philadelphia. Amtrak has been recently found as the cheapest option from $14 round-trip.

How far is New York to Philadelphia by train?

The distance between New York and Philadelphia is about 82.6 mi in a straight line. The train route will be significantly longer to account for any stops and obstacles. The train takes 0h 34m, typically.

What is the carbon footprint of a train from New York to Philadelphia?

Taking a train to Philadelphia from New York has a carbon footprint of 25lb, on average. Choosing the train for this trip reduces your carbon footprint by about 80% vs. flying. Taking a bus instead of a train would change your carbon footprint to about 15lb.

Is a train the fastest way to get from New York to Philadelphia?

The quickest way is to book a train from New York to Philadelphia, which can be as quick as 1h 00m onboard Amtrak. You can also get a flight from New York to Philadelphia, or a bus from New York to Philadelphia which can take you longer to arrive at your destination.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from New York to Philadelphia?

A bus from New York to Philadelphia from $10 can save you up to 88% on the cost of your trip compared to booking a flight from New York to Philadelphia or a train from New York to Philadelphia.


Popular train routes to Philadelphia

Most frequently searched train routes to Philadelphia, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Philadelphia from Boston
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Cheapest price$68
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Cheapest price$45
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Cheapest price$178
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Cheapest price$144
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Cheapest price$236
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Cheapest price$242
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Cheapest price$303

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Cheapest price$35
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Fastest travel time2h 25m
Cheapest price$70
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Fastest travel time19h 32m
Cheapest price$198
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Fastest travel time27h 21m
Cheapest price$262

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